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Study special education for supporting students with disabilities. Learn about instructional strategies, individualized education plans, and inclusive practices.


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    Arizona State University

    ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Parent Communication, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Community Outreach, Peer Review, Instructional Design, Developing Training Materials, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Language Learning, Cultural Sensitivity, Learning Theory, Grammar, Case Studies

    4.6
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    254 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Applied Digital Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Design, Infographics, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Brainstorming, Web Content, Planning, Information Management, Research, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Computer Literacy, Critical Thinking, Data Ethics, Analytical Skills, Digital Communications, Intellectual Property, Investigation, Peer Review

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    196 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Computational Thinking, Design Thinking, Ideation, Artificial Intelligence, Education Software and Technology, Creativity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Data Quality, Analysis, Data Processing, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    930 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Relay Graduate School of Education

    Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Positivity, Teaching, Education and Training, Classroom Management, Pedagogy, Curriculum Planning, Lesson Planning, Personal Attributes, Working With Children, Course Development, Growth Mindedness, Childhood Education and Development, Optimism, Research, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Persistence, Rapport Building

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    959 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Creating a Token Board with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Special Education, Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Uncommon Sense Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education and Training, Learning Strategies, Pedagogy, Classroom Management, Lecturing, Learning Theory, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Human Learning, Stress First Aid, Time Management, Mental Concentration, Student-Centred Learning, Adaptability

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    650 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Educating Deaf Children: Becoming an Empowered Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Special Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Child Development, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Parent Communication, Advocacy, Non-Verbal Communication

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    416 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Teaching

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    256 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowering Classrooms

    Skills you'll gain: Visual Impairment Education, Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Special Education, Curriculum Development, Adaptive Equipment, Disabilities, Classroom Management, Student Support and Services, Working With Children, Diversity Awareness

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    193 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Disability Awareness and Support

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Disabilities, Adaptive Equipment, Instructional Design, Differentiated Instruction, Education Software and Technology, Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Higher Education

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    330 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lecturio

    Special Communication Situations in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Patient-centered Care, Telehealth, Patient Communication, Spanish Language, Patient Education And Counseling, Dignity in Care, Health Care, Bilingual (Spanish/English), Language Competency, Virtual Environment, Medical Privacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Academic English: Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Peer Review, Editing, Writing, Proofreading, Organizational Skills, Research, Report Writing, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking, English Language, Writing and Editing, Style Guides

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    23K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular special education courses

  • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series: Arizona State University
  • Applied Digital Literacy: The State University of New York
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers: Macquarie University
  • Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms : Relay Graduate School of Education
  • Creating a Token Board with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Uncommon Sense Teaching: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Educating Deaf Children: Becoming an Empowered Teacher: University of Cape Town
  • AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching: University of Pennsylvania
  • Teaching Children with Visual Impairment: Creating Empowering Classrooms: University of Cape Town
  • Disability Awareness and Support: University of Pittsburgh

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